Erik Hill wrote:

 In fact it might be nice to see several beautiful areas around the
world.  What
about having "paleomeets", someone picks a place and a time, those that
can,
go.

Answer:
Count me in!!!  If anyone can pick a spot somewhere next year in summer
the boys and me will be there. I don't know enough about the states to
say what location might be suitable so who has a suggestion?
If you all fancy coming to Europe instead let me know.

Christy